Manitoba doctors spend 36,000 hours writing 600,000 sick notes each year, advocacy group says
Doctors Manitoba continues to push for the elimination of sick notes for short-term absences from work, school or an ...
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Kent GPs warn schools requiring parents to provide doctor’s note when child off sick with a cold is unnecessary use of NHS resources
The school will not ask for this additional evidence ... is also concerned and has experienced parents trying to secure sick notes first-hand. “The big problem is GPs are overwhelmed at the ...
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Sick of sick notes: Doctors say scrapping paperwork would save time better spent on patients
frustrated doctors say they don't want to waste time writing notes to excuse people from school or work. In fact, most doctors across the country want sick notes for minor illnesses eliminated ...
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My kids have been to school 3 days in the last month. How I cope
Editor’s note: Kara Alaimo is an associate ... keeping our kids home when they’re sick and teaching them about hygiene for when they return to school.
Confusion, anger in battle against chronic truancy in Indiana's public schools
While prosecution for parents of chronically absent students remains rare in Indiana, its threat is causing frustration, ...
Why fewer kids are getting vaccinated in Florida — and how that could affect outbreaks
In Florida, the number of kindergartners with mandatory vaccinations decreased to 88% in the 2023-24 school year from 94% in ...
Two flu deaths reported in Prince George’s schools
Two flu deaths have been reported in the Prince George’s County public school system. The deaths come during the most severe ...
These teachers lost pay for taking parental leave. Some lawmakers are working on a fix.
Texas doesn’t provide paid parental leave for teachers, leaving thousands to rely on limited vacation time to bond with their ...